  hopeflickerCapitalism breeds greedPremium
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kudos:1 | Im all for it Im all for web surfing in the car but only if you are parked.
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| Re: Im all for it One of the comments in a thread below this one said that the Japanese population was supposed go down. I wonder if this is what they were talking about??
Please deliver us from on line activities while driving. We can't even get talking on a cell phone down correctly.
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| ...But Thats Japan For You They drive around in those mini cars telling everyone that "Wii Would like To Play".
Hopefully they already have cars that can drive themselves, because they're already playing Video Games while behind the wheel.
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Orlando, FL | Re: ...But Thats Japan For You said by KA3SGM:They drive around in those mini cars telling everyone that "Wii Would like To Play". Hopefully they already have cars that can drive themselves, because they're already playing Video Games while behind the wheel. yeah and that car is built by Mercedes....lol | |
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| | | I use my PPC 6800 to stream web radio. It would be nice to have a head unit that had web access for web radio.
BTW I do start the stream before I start moving. | |
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| |  NerdtalkerWorking Hard, Or Hardly Working?Premium,MVM
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Tucson, AZ | Re: Im all for it said by battleop:I use my PPC 6800 to stream web radio. It would be nice to have a head unit that had web access for web radio. Dude, much love, I do the same thing with mine, as well (although I call mine HTC Mogul, but it's the PPC 6800  ).
I don't think there's anything wrong with internet use while driving, I mean, it's the only way to guarantee you have the latest map data (via either Live search or Google mobile) + GPS, and it's a great way to find stuff (while safely pulled over) on restaurants, locations, activities, e.t.c. I use my Smartphone every day to go online, that includes occasionally reading what just found its way into my inbox while at a stop sign. What I do hate are texters; now, THAT is a dangerous activity.
Biggest thing here is to simply know your limits. If you know you can't multitask drive for crap, don't endanger everyone around you, and put down the phone. I've seen some particularly bad multitaskers.
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| said by hopeflicker:Im all for web surfing in the car but only if you are parked. Most factory built-in GPS/interactive systems are like this. While in motion, the most my Toyota will let anyone do is change audio settings/media or use pre-programed "quickset" functions.
And I'm all for this. Sure, it's annoying that my passenger can't look up information while the car's in motion, but I see that as a simpler solution to keeping John Q. Public from fiddling too much with the onboard computer while driving. I'd put road safety ahead of my convenience needs anyday. | |
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North Andover, MA | Re: Im all for it Most new vehicles have sensors in the passenger seats to auto-engage the passenger side airbag anyway. (and disengage if a child is sitting there) So allowing functionality if you have a passenger wouldn't be too difficult, and I think drivers would rather have a passenger do the surfing. | |
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| Re: Im all for it said by Ahrenl:Most new vehicles have sensors in the passenger seats to auto-engage the passenger side airbag anyway. (and disengage if a child is sitting there) So allowing functionality if you have a passenger wouldn't be too difficult, and I think drivers would rather have a passenger do the surfing. True...but then, how would you guarantee that the passenger was doing all the input and not a dee-dee-dee driver?
Keep in mind, in today's America, if a product allows you to be stupid, and you exercise that choice to do so...it's the manufacturer's fault. | |
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North Andover, MA | Re: Im all for it Not if there's a warning and reasonableness. | |
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1 edit | WHY NOT,simply Because of safety as we have all heard & see almost on a daily basis,when driving,for pleasure or business, its a full time job, The drivers mind MUST stay on driving,
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HOW many young drivers have been involved in accident,they or their friends injured or killed,because the driver was trying to text a message while driving.
Remember when car companies thought it would be a good idea to place a tv in the front panel of a car.
look at how many accidents their are because someone was talking on cell phone,while driving.
No think the gov't (city,state,fed'l) will put the brakes on this idea real fast,if a car maker tries to add (this optional) equipment to a car.
The GPS system, sound system, phone calls and yes, wireless Internet, are all incorporated into one computer screen inserted into the dashboard of the car. Sounds ideal - so why aren’t car companies making this a standard option? They’re trying to; however, there is a concern for safety regulations
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kudos:35 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! 
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kudos:35 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by whocares0:a perfect example of ? just what I and other safe drivers were commenting on I thought you didn't drive?
Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. | |
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kudos:12 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by removed:said by whocares0:a perfect example of ? just what I and other safe drivers were commenting on I thought you didn't drive? Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I drink and drive all the time. Hey, I haven't had an accident or killed anyone yet ... must be safe. Idiot.
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North Andover, MA | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety Actually, I think they proved it was about the same on a Mythbusters episode. Regardless they were both really dangerous, and the better test drivers were marginally better drunk than texting. | |
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| said by removed:Anyway, I believe my texting and driving is very safe. I haven't had accidents or close calls yet, so I don't see what the big deal is, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I haven't lost at Russian Roulette yet. Guess that means it's totally safe.
...and yeah, you'll stop. Either by common sense, or by inevitably hitting other people/property while engaged in the practice. Plus, I'm sure texting while driving qualifies as "at fault" in an accident, regardless of your surroundings. Its equally as reckless as DUI or driving double the speed limit. | |
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kudos:35 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by Thaler:Its equally as reckless as DUI or driving double the speed limit. Come to think of it, I regularly drive double the speed limit while sending text messages. Double the fun! | |
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| said by removed:said by Thaler:Its equally as reckless as DUI or driving double the speed limit. Come to think of it, I regularly drive double the speed limit while sending text messages. Double the fun! And double the insurance payments when you wreck. Again, doesn't really matter if you have right-of-way, if you're driving recklessly, you then become eligible for at-fault blame for an accident. | |
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Oklahoma City, OK | why stop at texting? I'm driving down I-40 right now....fap fap fap
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Morristown, NJ | said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. Thanks for endangering your fellow citizens on the road. You rule. Your txts are very important, and if someone has to die so you can LOL WTFBBQ to your buddies, tough shit for them, eh?
People with your "I'll do what I want!" (use the cartman voice when you say that), ARE the reason for the "nanny government" as you call it. Adults shouldn't need nannies, but it's always the few not-so-bright or just plain selfish that bring on the nannying.
Christ, I don't even talk on the cell when I'm driving, what could really be so important that you can't wait until you're at your destination? | |
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""oh i was texting or talking on the phone,and this dam semi, car or van pulled out in front of me,""
I was almost hit,pedestrian because some dam fool was talking on his cell phone,& ran a red light wanting to make a left turn,.
so everyone make sure your carrying a pen with you, because if the fool was talking or texting on a phone at the time of the accident,
it's doubtful they are going to wait around for a police officer to show up,(ie least you can get his tag #)
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Pittsburgh, PA | I wish I could link the boondocks cartoon about how stupid text messaging in general is. | |
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Why do they still let certain elderly or otherwise impaired people drive. It's the same thing. Just because you got your license 80 years ago doesn't mean it is still safe to have you on the road. | |
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| Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by maxpower:Why do they still let certain elderly or otherwise impaired people drive. It's the same thing. Just because you got your license 80 years ago doesn't mean it is still safe to have you on the road. Most (if not all) states have stipulations that kick in during the "golden year" range. Usually, elderly drivers need to additionally check in every X numbers of years for a drivers test, just to see if they're good to go.
Just because you're old or disabled doesn't necessarily make you a dangerous driver. The sheer act of texting takes your focus of attention off the road, and anyone driving blind is a hazard to everyone on the road. | |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety Should have to retake the written test every 10 years.
That'll cut down on gas usage. | |
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1 edit | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety In Illinois, a written exam is required for all drivers every eight years, unless you haven't had a traffic conviction. Of course, you can miss eight questions (out of 20) and still pass, so you really can't fail unless you're illiterate or don't know what a stop sign looks like.
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Most (if not all) states have stipulations that kick in during the "golden year" range. Usually, elderly drivers need to additionally check in every X numbers of years for a drivers test, just to see if they're good to go.
Not trying to argue but I have never seen or heard of any state doing that. Any examples? I have never heard of this.
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Just because you're old or disabled doesn't necessarily make you a dangerous driver. The sheer act of texting takes your focus of attention off the road, and anyone driving blind is a hazard to everyone on the road.
I agree with you 100% but doesn't changing the radio station present the same hazard? | |
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| Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by maxpower:Not trying to argue but I have never seen or heard of any state doing that. Any examples? I have never heard of this. Just quickly browsing over the senior page at California's DMV: "All customers age 70 or older must renew their driver license in person at a DMV office." After which, it's the DMV's assessment to not renew their liscence, put them on a restricted liscence, etc.
said by maxpower:I agree with you 100% but doesn't changing the radio station present the same hazard? Most cars have the radio buttons either on the wheel, or accessible easily without loss-of-focus. At worst, people may take a quick glance to see the location of their radio dash. As much as a hazard it is to glance away from the road, texting requires full cognitive abilities focused on the keyboard. There is just no way one can equate a quick radio knob turn with the standard alphanumeric (or even mini-keyboard typing) text input required to send a text. | |
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| said by maxpower:Not trying to argue but I have never seen or heard of any state doing that. Any examples? I have never heard of this. Illinois: »www.cyberdriveillinois.com/depar···ply.html
Drivers age 81 through 86 are issued licenses good for two years.
Drivers age 87 and older must renew their licenses each year.
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All persons age 75 and over must take a driving test.
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| | | | | | said by maxpower:It's already illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone (without a headset) in some states such as CT. Why do they still let certain elderly or otherwise impaired people drive. It's the same thing. Just because you got your license 80 years ago doesn't mean it is still safe to have you on the road. It could be because some of us "elderly" still have to pay taxes on our homes so you can have schools to indoctrinate your children with more great socialist thinking. | |
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kudos:2 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety Or simply call the guy. There are many hands-free solutions for phone calls these days. We have these in our cars, and it's no more distracting to the driver as having someone sitting in the passenger seat. | |
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Orlando, FL | said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! thanks....i wont drive near there. | |
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| |  jubangyPremium
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| said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! Your also taking into account that everybody is the same. I know a few people that should of never been allowed to drive as everything thing they do that takes their eyes off the road causes them an accident. Some people just are not as coordinated as others. The fact still remains though that it takes a split second to wind up in an accident, and if that particular second your eyes are on your text message your screwed. I for one would personally get out of the car and beat you if you hit me due to using that phone of yours, if I could still walk.
As far as the elderly people driving some are ok and some are not. I think they should have to go through some sort of reflex test as alot of elderly people tend to get slow in their old age and can not react as quick as someone younger. The thing I hate the most are the elderly who think they are driving fast enough at idle, really gets annoying and I have never seen anyone get pulled over for that which is just as hazardous as someone driving too fast.
Carputers are going too open a whole new can of worms when they become mainstream. I am sure they are cool for having kids in the car to keep them occupied, but when people start doing the obvious and watching tv shows or movies, and playing games or surfing the net while driving, the shits gonna hit the fan a whole lot worse. Not to mention, I can see the thieves coming out too play alot more like when big car stereos got real popular. I for one couldn't imagine spending enough time in my car on a daily basis to justify getting one. I think that the only way that the carputer should be usable for anythig more then music shoulf be if it is at a complete stop like was said earlier. | |
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Suffern, NY | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by jubangy: The thing I hate the most are the elderly who think they are driving fast enough at idle, really gets annoying and I have never seen anyone get pulled over for that which is just as hazardous as someone driving too fast. I have not either but I have driven on highways that have not only Maximum but Minimum Speed Limits posted. That would give the Police justification for ticketing those turtles. I'd assume that the Minimum Limit is only enforced (when it is) during normal traffic not when the highway is in Parking-Lot/Bumper-to-Bumper status. | |
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kudos:35 | Re: WHY NOT,simply Because of safety said by whocares0:said by removed:I text message while driving all the time -- no accidents yet. This sounds to me like a lot of the usual "government nanny" nonsense. As a matter of fact, I'm making this post via my Smartphone while driving down I-45. See you guys at the beach! Insecurity is caused by the absence of knowledge. Thanks for the tip, my friend. | |
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Maybe when they hit that child crossing the road or kill an innocent family,or their friend, they'll learn their lesson after they move into their new home/prison
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join:2005-01-03 | What OS? What operating system would a carputer like this run on, and what would the GUI look like? It would have to be very customized for the driver. | |
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| Re: What OS? said by PolarBear03:What operating system would a carputer like this run on, and what would the GUI look like? It would have to be very customized for the driver. ...and if the OS crashed, would you see a Blue Screen in the rear view mirror, or would it set the air bags off?
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00000 | Myself I will stay on free laptops + parking lots UNTILL "carpooters" because cheap. Like everything else in the next few years.
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Milledgeville, GA | Not everyone's that stupid As someone who's assembled a carputer but hasn't finished installing it yet, I can assure you that very few people expect to browse the web while driving. Most cars are equipped with a remote trunk release too, yet you don't see it being used too often while the car is moving.
Articles like this also forget about the passenger sitting next to the driver. He's more than capable of bringing up hotel listings or weather a hundred miles up the road from your current location. When you stop for a restroom break you can check your email, proof a Word document for the boss, or just queue up your next playlist before hitting the road again.
The main draw of a DIY carputer is that it's exactly what you want, hardware and software. You're not saddled with nag screens and restrictions that won't let your rear seat passengers start up a video because the car is already moving. It's great that they're all different - it's what drives the hobby to new levels.
If you want to see how to build your own moneypit, er, carputer, check out »www.mp3car.com
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1 edit | Technology can kill when used at the wrong time and place We had a group of high school girls killed while driving and they were texting the car behind them when it happened and it was the driver cell phone doing the texting. Now while it is not sure if it was the driver actually doing the texting she was involved in the conversation according to the other group.
4 young lives snuffed out and no good reason why, except careless attention due to technology being used in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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1 edit | Re: Technology can kill when used at the wrong time and place said by SD6:Sorry. But if the accident had happened while the driver was putting on lipstick in the rear view mirror, would you have said that "lipstick can kill"? I would say, its more about doing something other than actually driving the car with your undivided attention. If you don't, you might get killed. It doesn't have to be a cell phone, you can be eating your cereal, get a bj, putting on your makeup or dozing off. | |
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When police cars lose their laptops I will take some of the complaints seriously. I have watched police weave down the road and the driver was obviously using his laptop. You can't have it both ways.
1. I doubt you could see him using the laptop and
2. They take professional driving classes, not that that makes it safe or right.
Still talking on a cell phone is not the same a surfing the web. I know people that can text with out looking at the phone is that OK? I think it is just generation thing, the younger generation can do it better than our parents. I talk on my phone all the time but I don't text because I have to look to do it. Shouldn't be able to talk on a cell phone till you have been driving for x amount of years maybe? | |
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But seriously, if we could just get the computers to drive the damn car we could drink, drive, surf, talk and the gang bangers might actually be able to hit the right targets. Traffic signal sequences can be managed by the Twinkie eaters in the city control rooms. Better yet, the cops and the bangers could play Hot Pursuit 20xx via the citywide LAN against each other and well...I could go on. | |
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Crofton, MD | Apple I predict that Apple will join forces with car manufactures and release a carputer that will be SEVERELY limited in its capability yet people will still buy them. | |
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kudos:12 | Re: Apple said by proefain:I predict that Apple will join forces with car manufactures and release a carputer that will be SEVERELY limited in its capability yet people will still buy them. It'll also only work on certain roads for 5 years, you can only buy Apple Certified replacement parts, if you try to modify it they will disable your car, and you have to install Quicktime and iTunes to start it.
But it'll be wildly successful because it will be very easy to drive and it'll be the best looking car ever designed.
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1 edit | I can already see the bumper stickers... "Get off the Internet and DRIVE!" | |
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4 edits | No distractions with my carputer. My carpc is voice command capable. It uses software called AIVMS. AIVMS can read my email messages to me as they arrive and I can command it to access any web page I want. I can get currently updated on-demand voice announced traffic and weather reports without even moving my hands from the wheel or my eyes from the road. The information is obtained in real time from sites like traffic.com and wunderground.com. Changing channels on my carpc interfaced HD Radio system is accomplished by a simply voice command.
It can modify the vehicles engine computer on the fly for additional economy or to enable more boost levels if I am in a playful mood. It can even flash preset engine computer values for valet mode. It has a 3G EV-DO always on internet connection, and can communicate with my home networks server also running AIVMS which controls my home automation system. My home knows when I arrive and has already set the heat or AC correctly (saving energy), and of course it has adjusted room ambiance(lighting, music, etc.) to my tastes.
The problem with the automotive industry is that it refuses to take even a remote financial or liability risk in order to employ the capabilities that are available, and their acceptance by the public is simply not predictable. They want complete control over all aspects of their product, which for example has lead to the prevention of engine management computer modification by the consumer on their more current models. That might appear to contradict logic with gas prices the way they are headed, but that is not their concern. Thats the same paradigm that will prohibit OEM carpc's from ever becoming a reality, as there would be far too much end user control of such a system. An example of this control paradigm is a system like SYNC currently being installed by OEM's such as Ford, its a "static" system that does not offer any customization (or even expansion for that matter). But, its as close as you will "ever" come to an artificial intelligence control system like AIVMS from a vehicle manufacturer. | |
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| | driving I live on 3-d floor next to road. I could see ppl looking
at Mapsco,printed Google maps/directions while driving (35 speed limit,but they driving around 50 and still looking in
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4 edits | Re: MP3CAR NUF SAID You dont need to rip up a nice car just to install a carpc. There are motorized VGA indash touchscreens that simply replace the existing radio. There are also complete carpc units that install nearly anywhere using nylon straps secured with velcro strips for easy removal. mp3car.com is nothing more than a commercial site where information about the real innovations in this technology are filtered out so they do not influence their own overpriced products that they are constantly inducing their visitors into buying. Check out »www.digital-car.co.uk, at least that forum is not posing as a hobbiest site in order to sell you something. | |
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